How to Draw a Goblin
Do you want to learn how to draw a Goblin? I will show you now! It will be step by step and very simple and easy. I have also prepared a free PDF file for you!
In the instructions for drawing a goblin, I tried to use simple lines so that you get a good result and feel confident in your creative abilities.
Table of Contents
- Basic information
- Steps on how to draw a goblin
- Additional content
- Alternative drawing technique
- My recommendations
- Conclusion
Basic Information on How to Draw a Goblin
If you want to learn how to draw a mythical creature, then be sure to follow the lesson on how to draw a Goblin. According to ancient legends, this creature lives in underground caves and does not tolerate sunlight.
The Goblin has an unpleasant appearance. His body has an unnatural green color. The ears and nose are very large and pointed. The eyes are red, which makes them look very angry. Sharp fangs make the image of a goblin even more unpleasant.
All these features you have to depict in your drawing. I hope that you can easily draw this unusual creature with the help of my clear and accessible instructions. As you work, try to maintain proportions. Look at the entire drawing of the goblin as a whole and try to determine what part of the body the goblin’s head occupies, what the length of the arms and legs should be, and how wide the feet should be.
Materials
- Pencil
- Paper
- Eraser
- Coloring supplies
Steps on How to Draw a Goblin
Time needed: 30 minutes
How to Draw a Goblin
- Draw the outline of the body.
In the case of a simplified drawing of the Goblin, an elongated oval figure is enough for us to depict the body. It’s a bit like a big keyhole. This figure should be located in the center of the picture.
- Depict elements of the face.
A simple fairy tale character face can look pretty cool. Try drawing a couple of round shapes at the top and a long hooked nose that consists of two lines.
- Add the rest of the elements of the face.
And a few more simple figures to revive our goblin. Draw the eyebrows in the form of elongated rectangles. The, depict a horizontal line for the mouth with a pair of triangular teeth.
- Sketch out the ears.
You can see pointed ears on different characters from different fantasy universes. The goblin also has large, pointed ears that are positioned diagonally from its head.
- Draw the legs.
Our troll has rather funny short legs. It looks like two figures bent at right angles. The feet should be directed in different directions, as in our example.
- Depict the hands.
In order to create a comical figure, I decided to abandon the dynamic pose. In this case, the goblin’s arms simply hang next to the body. To draw this, draw the arms as two rounded outlines on either side of the body, as in the example.
- Sketch out the loincloth.
The clothes of such fairy-tale characters should look sloppy and simple. Therefore, for our goblin, draw just a piece of torn fabric on the lower part of the body.
- Correct inaccuracies.
Rate your drawing. This should be a funny, slightly clumsy goblin who looks at you with a blank look. Remove unnecessary guide lines and correct any inconsistencies.
- Color the drawing.
Lighter colors will make your drawing more cartoonish. However, avoid too bright shades. Two highlights inside the eye contours will enliven your drawing, don’t forget about it.
Additional Content
For your convenience, I have prepared a short version of the lesson in the form of a PDF file. In it, I have collected all the necessary materials to complete the lesson at any time – this is a quick instruction, a coloring sheet, a tracing worksheet and a grid drawing worksheet. You can download these materials for free using the link below.
Alternative Way to Learn How to Draw a Goblin
Above I showed you how to draw a goblin in a cartoon style. Now that you already have the skills to draw this character, I suggest you draw a more detailed drawing of the goblin.
Goblin Drawing Advanced Level
In this picture, the goblin looks very menacing, he holds a weapon in his hands, his legs are widely spaced, his body is slightly tilted forward. This pose indicates that the goblin is ready to fight at any moment. Your task is to correctly depict this position of the goblin’s body.
Also be careful when drawing the goblin’s head. You see that the goblin’s eyebrows are moved towards the bridge of the nose and have a curved shape. This position of the eyebrows indicates internal tension and concentration. A grin on a goblin’s face signifies insolence, contempt, and self-satisfaction.
My Recommendations
I advise you to draw a more voluminous and realistic drawing. To do this, try adding shadows and highlights. For this you can read my article about light and shadow. You can also come up with an environment for the goblin. Since goblins live in a cave, you can draw a large cave behind the goblin and also add rocks and plants on the sides. Write about the results of your work in the comments.
Conclusion
I hope you enjoyed the goblin drawing tutorial and had a nice time. Compare your drawing with my example and write, are you satisfied with the result? If something didn’t work out the first time, then try to go through the whole process of drawing a goblin again and pay more attention to those moments that turned out to be difficult.
